Oct. 27, 2010
A memorial service for Roy Skinner will be held Saturday, October 30, at 11 a.m. CT at Benton Chapel on the Vanderbilt University campus. Skinner is survived by wife Nathleen, known as “Tootsie,” and several children. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Roy Skinner Scholarship in Men’s Basketball, Vanderbilt Gift Processing Office, PMB 407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, Tenn., 37240-7727. The family will be notified of gifts in memory of coach Skinner.
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AROUND THE WEB WEDNESDAY
Men’s Basketball: Roy Skinner service will be Saturday (The Tennessean)
Men’s Basketball: Commodores legend Roy Skinner dies (Jeff Lockridge, The Tennessean)
Men’s Basketball: Commodores work to fill void at center (Jeff Lockridge, The Tennessean)
Men’s Basketball: SEC Media Day Recap (Andy Katz, ESPN.com)
Football: Commodores adjust to new coordinator (Mike Organ, The Tennessean)
Football: VU names new offensive coordinator (Jeff Lockridge, The Tennessean)
Football: Caldwell discusses coordinator change (Jeff Lockridge, The Tennessean)
Football: Cornerback tradition continues with Hayward (Jerome Boettcher, The City Paper)
Football: Caldwell shakes up Vanderbilt staff (Jerome Boettcher, The City Paper)
Football: Kitchings takes control of Vandy offense (Associated Press)
Football: Vanderbilt at Arkansas (CBSsports.com)
Football: Offensive depth paying off for Arkansas (Associated Press)
Football: Hogs readies for Vanderbilt defense (Patrick Crawford, HogWired.com)
Football: Players open nutritional supplement shop (Peter LeTarte, InsideVandy.com)
Baseball: New bats take swing at cutting down stats (Eric Single, InsideVandy.com)
IN THE PROS
NFL: Week 7 recap
VUCOMMODORES.COM NEWS
Men’s Basketball: Remembering Roy Skinner, 1930-2010 (Bill Traughber)
Men’s Basketball: Roy Skinner obituary
Men’s Basketball: Share Your Roy Skinner Memories
Men’s Basketball: Joe Fisher on the life of Roy Skinner
Women’s Basketball: VU to host 2012 NCAA WBB Championship (Ryan Schulz)
Women’s Basketball: Angela’s Angle- Noticing the little things (Angela Puleo)
Men’s Golf: VU finishes 14th at Isleworth (Andrew Boggs)
VIDEOS OF THE DAY
1) Football coach Robbie Caldwell addresses offensive changes in Monday press conference – Watch Video
2) Des Kitchings to assume play-calling duties for the Commodore offense – Watch Video
3) Baseball coach Tim Corbin recaps fall practice – Watch Video
4) An inside look into cross country practice – Watch Video
PHOTO OF THE DAY
Take a look back at pictures of Roy Skinner during his Commodore basketball coaching career (1959, 1962-76) and his induction into the Vanderbilt Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. View Photo Gallery
QUOTES OF THE DAY
Remembering Coach Skinner
Basketball coach Kevin Stallings:
“Roy Skinner set the bar for all Vanderbilt basketball coaches, not only for success on the court, but especially being a gentleman off of it,” said Stallings. “I’ve been very fortunate that Coach Skinner was always willing to share not only his time, but his thoughts and ideas for what it took to be a successful coach and a successful coach at Vanderbilt. And for that, I am extremely grateful.”
David Williams, Vice Chancellor for University Affairs & Athletics, General Counsel and University Secretary:
“Coach Skinner was certainly the people’s choice when it came to identifying candidates for our Athletic Hall of Fame. It was impressive to see how just much he was respected by his former players and throughout this community. That respect came in part because of Roy’s courage to determine and do what was right – such as breaking the SEC’s color barrier in basketball by recruiting Perry Wallace or playing Tennessee State when many thought he had everything to lose by doing so. He was a winner in every way and he represented the very best of Vanderbilt University. While he will be sadly missed, his memory will live on and he will forever be a Commodore. The entire Commodore Nation has lost an outstanding member and we are deeply saddened by his passing.”
Perry Wallace, Vanderbilt Basketball, 1966-70:
“Sorrow and gratitude are my two reactions to Coach Skinner’s passing. Sorrow, because a man who was both great and good has left us. Gratitude, because I had the profound honor to have known him and to have been touched by him in my life. I have said it before, and I say it now, that Coach Skinner was a crucial and central person in my contribution as the first black varsity basketball player in the Southeastern Conference. In that important journey, he provided a steady, sincere presence, and I could not have survived without it. I join the ranks of those who respected him, who loved him, and who will always cherish his time on this earth.”
Jerry Southwood, Vanderbilt Basketball 1965-67, Vanderbilt Freshman Coach 1968-69:
“Coach Skinner was a special man. He carried a low profile; he was very humble and calm. He was interested in molding a team and was easy to play for. We ran a few basic plays but we played all over the country and he never backed away from playing anyone.”
TWEETS OF THE DAY
@RobbieCaldwell (Robbie Caldwell): Storms may hinder practice today but we will get our work in. I hope and pray everyone is safe and has no problems cause by the weather.
@vandyxctrack (VU XC/Track): http://twitpic.com/314v91 – And there off!
@wildcatnews: Roy Skinner, one of my all-time favorite SEC coaches, has died of cancer at the age of 80. Skinner coached Vandy to top of S
@Russell_Kramer: RIP Roy Skinner…
@ChadCaldwell24: Sad to hear about Roy Skinner… from what my family and other have told he was an outstanding basketball coach and man
@Brad_Hardcastle: #RIP Coach Roy Skinner
@NFAJGreen: Rip to coach Roy Skinner responsible for recruiting the first black player (Perry Wallace) to play in the Sec Conference.
@willpridemore: RIP, Roy Skinner.
RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY
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Today’s clip is every little brother’s worst nightmare.
SONG OF THE DAY
Steve Winwood – Valerie (Courtesy of Banks)
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